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    will be provided. The enamel caries which are classified as radiographic C1 and C2 and the incipient enamel lesions located on the labial surfaces of 11, 21, 13 and 23 will be treated conservatively with the application of high fluoride varnish (Duraphat 22600 ppm fluoride) to reduce sensitivity as it has been shown to remineralise teeth even in the presence of plaque (Hellwig, Klimek, Schmidt, & Egerer, 1985). These areas will be monitored regularly with radiographs every 6 months as Ben is a…

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    The fluoride cavity-prevention fraud originated in the U. S. in 1939, when scientist, Gerald J. Cox (an employee of ALCOA, the largest producer of toxic fluoride waste in the country) who was being threatened at that time by personal claims of personal fluoride damage) fluoridated his laboratory rats and incorrectly concluded that sodium fluoride reduced dental cavities and, therefore, claimed it should be added to municipal water supplies in the United States (one giant leap for mankind). In…

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    INTRODUCTION The management strategies of dental caries are dependent on the stage at which caries is detected. The incipient carious lesions are characterized by subsurface dissolution due to more fluoride ions in the 50-100 microns of the tooth’s outer surface and less fluoride in subsurface region. Sub surface, non cavitated lesions are amenable to remineralization, thus early detection and diagnosis is of prime importance. 1-3 Traditionally diagnosis of dental caries…

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    My public health concern is the oral hygiene of males lag behind that of females. This health disparity among the male community indicates that oral hygiene isn’t perceived to be as important to men as it is to women. According to BottomLine Inc. (et, al 2016), men are far less likely to schedule regular appointments to see the dentist compared to women. Men also tend to skimp on their basic brushing and flossing routines. Nearly nine out of ten of women brush their teeth two or more times each…

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    Caries Risk Assessment

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    Introduction Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is a strategy for caries prevention that looks at risk factors specific to the individual and what interventions should occur in order to lower or eliminate the risk factors present. There are four categories of risk levels: low-risk, moderate-risk, high-risk, and extreme-risk. Patients are assessed by risk factors and treated accordingly. The CAMBRA protocol varies for each patient and aims to provide education and treatment to either…

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    In elementary, middle and high schools, hygiene is a prevalent issue, especially in areas that live in poverty or are low income. There are three areas my group and I will be focusing on throughout this project. In this paper specifically, I will touch upon dental hygiene. Our goal is to provide awareness that hygiene can greatly affect one’s overall health. Our interventions include presenting this in a creative way to elementary students so that they are able to learn why hygiene is so…

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    chemicals like arsenic, uranium, and dangerous bacteria found in sewage. Here are some of the more common, well known toxins in our Tap Water: Fluoride. The fluoride that is used in the water fluoridation practice, contains a mix of numerous highly toxic chemicals, which includes radioactive chemicals that are formed during aluminum and fertilizer production. Fluoride has been shown to suppress immune and thyroid function, increase fracture risk, increase cancer risk, disrupt the function of…

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    Dental Hygiene In School

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    Have you ever thought about why did your parents send you to the dentist office as a child? You were nervous, feared, and didn’t want to go. The recommended age to go to the dentist is at one years old or until the first tooth comes in. Although you may think that age is young, it will be more beneficial so it can stop future problems such as teeth eroding or health problems. Many people start going to the dentist in elementary school. Although you can go just for a basic cleaning,…

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    ingredients in the paragraphs that follow such as glycerine glycol, seaweed molecules, paraffin oil, detergent, and peppermint oil. Firstly, an effective example of diction is how Bodanis uses technical words such as titanium dioxide, formaldehyde, fluoride, etc. just…

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    Fluoride is one of the most toxic substances known to humans. The substance is made up of a salt of hydrofluoric acid consisting of two elements, one of which is fluorine. You may have heard of this toxic acid, that is because it is commonly used at dentist offices. Fluoride is used by dentists to clean bacteria off your teeth and reduce tooth decay. Studies have shown that for years, the government has been poisoning the public water supply without citizens explicit consent. Many are convinced…

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